Bamboo Time Lapse Growth

This bamboo time lapse video was produced by BBC World for the Planet Earth Series. It shows Dendrocalamus giganteus, the species of bamboo that, in the tropics, has been recorded to grow over 3 feet in a 24 hour period.

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Although bamboo is utilized for many of the same things trees are, bamboo isn't a tree at all! Bamboo is a grass, and is the largest member of the grass family. Even as a grass, the rate at which bamboo can grow is simply incredible. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth, with documented growth rates exceeding 38 inches in a 24 hour period. Unlike trees, which take decades or even centuries to reach their mature size and height, bamboo does all its growing in a single season. After that, it only takes a few more seasons to reach its strong, woody, mature self. To read more, Visit the "Why Bamboo?" series now.

Bamboo's strength seems somewhat of a myth. How can bamboo be stronger than mild steel? The secret is in its molecular structure, which forms a lignin matrix, a complex structure for the cellulose molecules that make up the bamboo plant. This strength, which has translated into bamboo being used in concrete reinforcement (in replacement of re-bar), as scaffolding, and even as framing material for large multi-story buildings. Bamboo's strength comes with yet another staggering benefit: The strength to weight ratio of bamboo is higher than graphite. To read more, visit the "Why Bamboo?" series now.

Bamboo grows fast, really fast. So what does this mean for the environment? It means that the same bamboo plant can be re-harvested at an unheard of rate, every 3-5 years in fact. Compare this to a standard hardwood, which takes decades to grow, then, once harvested, the tree is completely chopped down, and a new tree must be planted in its place. This process leads to devastating soil erosion and is simply unsustainable for our planet's future. Bamboo's unique web-like root system actually repairs soil erosion, and when harvested, the plant is simply left to start its rapid growth cycle all over again. Read more @ "Why Bamboo?" series now.

Here at Renew Bamboo in Reno NV, we know what the increased use of bamboo will mean for the health of our earth. We cannot sustain the rate at which we are deforesting the planet. We especially cannot deforest our earth for applications that could use rapidly renewable resources like bamboo instead. Bamboo can be used for many other things than just building materials. It is also a form of eastern medicine, and a major food source for humans and animals alike. Bamboo's rapid growth rate also has an enticing by-product: it converts greenhouse gases into breathable oxygen at an incredible rate. To read more,visit the "Why Bamboo?" series now.

We know that your choice in furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and other remodeling activities relies on more than just a "green" motive. That's what makes bamboo from Renew in Reno, NV such an obvious choice. Not only is bamboo the most environmentally friendly lumber product in the world, but it looks incredibly beautiful as well. Renew Bamboo offer's dozens of drastically unique as well as traditional styles to choose from. So whether you wish to make a bold statement, or rather just want the toughest lumber around, Renew has a selection that is just right for your remodel. Start exploring now.